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We are neither affiliated with nor part of the NHS. We can submit an EHIC application on your behalf and we charge a service fee of £49 for our service. We cannot grant you an EHIC ourselves. This decision rests solely with the NHS. The EHIC card can be obtained from the NHS without our checking service in which case there will be no submission or checking fee payable.

We are neither affiliated with nor part of the NHS. We can submit an EHIC application on your behalf and we charge a service fee of £49 for our service. We cannot grant you an EHIC ourselves. This decision rests solely with the NHS. The EHIC card can be obtained from the NHS without our checking service in which case there will be no submission or checking fee payable.

First Time Application

First time EHIC application? Complete the simple online application to obtain your
new EHIC.

Renewal of Existing EHIC

Re-apply here if your EHIC has expired or has less than 6 months until expiry

Lost/Stolen Card

To replace your Lost/Stolen EHIC Card complete the online form.

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Support available 24 hours a day

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£49

Free of Charge

EHIC-uk.org is neither affiliated with nor part of the NHS, we cannot grant
you an EHIC ourselves. The EHIC card can be obtained from a NHS office without a
checking service where there will be no checking fee payable.

Your EHIC gets you state sponsored healthcare at a lower cost or in some cases for
free.It covers treatment that is necessary for the duration of your stay. It also
covers routine maternity care (as long as you are not travelling abroad to give
birth) and the treatment of pre-existing medical conditions. Please choose the option
below that suits your needs.

The ultimate decision on all EHIC applications lies with the NHS. EHIC-uk.org is
neither affiliated with nor part of the NHS, we cannot grant you an EHIC ourselves.
You may however, apply for your EHIC through our services. Your EHIC gets you state
sponsored healthcare at a lower cost or in some cases for free. You will not be
able to benefit from the offers and services listed below if you choose to obtain
your EHIC directly from the NHS.

The EEA or European Economic Area zone between countries of the EU (European Union)
is a free trade zone. The regulations on access to healthcare also apply in Switzerland.

The rules are not the same if you are going abroad specifically to have treatment
or intend to move abroad. Before you read details of the country you’re visiting,
read about planning treatment abroad or moving abroad.

Listed below are EEA countries who have specific guidance on how to reclaim refunds
or access healthcare.

Dial 112 in case of emergency during your stay in Europe. This number is free of
charge and is valid in all EEA/EU member states. The number can be used to contact
emergency services such as Police or Ambulance from any mobile phone or telephone
for free.

Using our application and checking service will provide you with following:

a. Complete review of your application before submission.
b. Check and audit your details in order to avoid common submission errors.
c. Get in contact with you in the event of missing or incorrect information
within your application.
d. Provide a reminder service informing you when it is time to renew your
EHIC card .

Applying for an EHIC is free of charge via the NHS.

You can apply through the NHSBSA website here . It is also possible to apply by phoning the automated service on:
0845 606 2030
Another way to apply is to download an application form (PDF, 122kb) and return it to the NHS Business
Services Authority, which processes all applications.
NHS Business Services Authority, European Health Insurance Card, EHIC Applications,
Sandyford House, Archbold Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BF
The following details will be necessary in order to complete your application:

full name

date of birth

National Insurance or NHS number (CHI number in Scotland or Health and Care Number
in Northern Ireland)

Please note that temporary National Insurance numbers aren’t valid. Temporary National
Insurance numbers uses the prefix 'TN', the date of birth and M or F to denote gender
(for example TN131160M). These numbers are no longer accepted and cannot be used
to apply for your card.

Please view E.U. Countries below for which your EHIC is valid:

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

The ultimate decision on all EHIC applications lies with the NHS. EHIC-uk.org is
neither affiliated with nor part of the NHS. We cannot grant you an EHIC ourselves.
You may however, apply for your EHIC through our services. Your EHIC gets you state
sponsored healthcare at a lower cost or in some cases for free. You will not be
able to benefit from the offers and services listed below if you choose to obtain
your EHIC directly from the NHS.

EHIC-UK.org is registered to collect personal data under the Data Protection Act 1998 for the purposes of United Kingdom EHIC Application Services.